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Divorce and Taxes – What Every Taxpayer Should Know Before Signing the Papers
At a Glance Divorce affects more than your personal life—it also reshapes your tax picture. Filing status, support payments, property transfers, and retirement accounts each

Bloodlines vs. Business Sense
The sense of pride in building a business and keeping it in the family can be a huge motivator for business owners. But transferring a

How the One Big Beautiful Bill Changes Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Tax Benefits
At a Glance The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, makes several key updates to Qualified Small Business Stock

Why Maine’s Pass-Through Entity Tax Could Benefit More Than Just High-Income Owners
Update: Maine has enacted an elective pass-through entity tax effective for tax years beginning in 2026. Read ARB’s current Maine PTET guide. ————————- Maine’s consideration

Payroll Implications of Maine’s Emerging Pass-Through Entity Tax
Update: Maine has enacted an elective pass-through entity tax effective for tax years beginning in 2026. Read ARB’s current Maine PTET guide. ————————- As Maine

2025 Electric Vehicle Requirements and Incentives Across New England: What Dealerships Need to Know
Electric vehicle (EV) requirements and incentives are in a period of transition across New England. Between shifting state sales mandates, adjustments to rebate programs, and

Tax Impact on Businesses Investing in R&D May Force Change to Section 174
The tax code has long recognized that incentivizing research and development is a critical component of a strong and competitive economy. For nearly 70 years,

People Solutions Podcast: David Jean on Talent Management
In this podcast, STM People Solutions Podcast, ARB’s David Jean spoke on important talent management strategies. In a recent conversation on the podcast, the question

What Owners Should Know About Private Equity in Construction
In the past, private equity firms tended to avoid investments in the construction industry, likely due to construction’s reputation as a seasonal, market-specific enterprise with

On-Site: Spring 2023
The focus of many construction companies’ safety policies and procedures has shifted somewhat
in recent years to the prevention of infectious disease. Nonetheless, physical safety mishaps continue to play a significant role in both rising workers’ compensation costs and lost revenues from project delays. The good news is you can gain some control over your jobsites and finances by implementing proven tactics for confronting safety challenges.

On-Site: Winter 2023
Owners of successful construction companies can usually predict the future. It’s not because they have magical powers. No, strongly per- forming businesses typically have a healthy backlog of projects in the pipeline, with contracts signed and schedules laid out.